DAR File No. 30576

Public Safety, Peace Officer Standards and Training

R728-505

Service Dog Program Rules

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 30576
Filed: 10/12/2007, 12:27
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized by Subsection 53-6-105(1)(k) which gives the director of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) the authority to establish rules as set forth in this section.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have been no written comments submitted to POST from anyone supporting or opposing this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule sets forth the minimum standards required to train police officers and K-9 (dogs). The rule also sets standards and rules for attendees attending the class. The K-9 program continues at POST, and this rule is necessary to maintain the standard that is set forth in this rule. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Safety
Peace Officer Standards and Training
410 W 9800 S
SANDY UT 84070

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Steve Winward at the above address, by phone at 801-256-2326, by FAX at 801-256-0600, or by Internet E-mail at swinward@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Scott T Duncan, Commissioner